Arizona Old Time Fiddlers' Association
Yuma's Territorial Chapter
Southwest Arizona's Original Old
Time Fiddler's association and the only one dedicated to the preservation and
promotion of
Old Time Fiddling in accordance with the objectives of the
State
and National Old Time Fiddlers' associations.
The Arizona Old
Time Fiddlers Association is a non-profit organization whose objective is
to preserve, promote and perpetuate the art of old time fiddling, to encourage
all people, young and old, to develop their musical talents and afford them
opportunities to perform in public, to hold jam sessions and other musical events,
for the members own enjoyment and to educate the public on the values of old
time fiddling. And to brighten and improve the lives of "shut-ins"
and other needy people, by furnishing musical entertainment and performing other
charitable, civic and community services.
Welcome our new officers taking office January 1, 2010
President - Dan Levenson
Vice President - Gerry Giss
Treasurer - Norma Schwagerl
Secretary- Val Andreason
Upcoming Performances and Jams
Jam performance 5-7 PM First and third Thursdays at The American Legion;
2575 Virginia Ave.
Hamburger or Fish Dinner available for purchase.
Next events January 7 & 21; February 4 & 18; March 4 & 18, 2010 at the American Legion
Fiddlers' Jam Workshop January 19, 2010 at the Foothills Branch of the Yuma Public Library (see below)
January 23 from 2-4 PM at Lynda Vista RV park - 5th Street between Ave B and Ave C
January 31 from 2-4 at Catalina Square Apartments - 3000 Catalina Drive
February 13, 2010- 10 - Noon at Moody Gardens
2200 W. 28th St. Behind the Ave. B Wallmart and next to the Health Department
February 14 - 7-9 PM - Jaycees Clubhouse - 2577 E. County 14 (County 14 at 3E)
February 21 from 2-4 at the Quartermasters Depot - State Historic Park - Yuma
February 27 from 2-4 PM at Lynda Vista RV park - 5th Street between Ave B and Ave C
February 28 from 2-4 at Catalina Square Apartments - 3000 Catalina Drive
Acoustic
instruments only --- Guests always welcome but please
consider joining our organization.
NEW!!!! Old Time Fiddlers Jam/Workshop. Every 3rd Tuesday from 3-5 PM at the Foothills Branch of the Yuma Library 13226 E. South Frontage Road.
Our next meetings there will be January 19, February 16 and March 16, 2010
Please note this is a jam and workshop not a performance.
Acoustic stringed instruments only. All levels welcome. (No drums, keyboard, percussion or electric instruments please).
More details here!
Our History: Yuma's Territorial chapter of The Arizona Old Time Fiddlers' Association
was started in 1999. The original members included Dennis Russell, Forrest Wolgamot,
Jim Whitesell, Frank Pennock, Gene Cox, Delwin Anderson, Fuey Herring, Bertie
Elliot Bob red eagle Colvin and Ben Lawler. They started it in order to encourage
folks to take up the fiddle and so they would be able to find other folks interested
in playing together and preserving this wonderful fiddle style. It wasn't long
before they were playing and known all around town at public and private events.
The chapter has in the past been the home of several great old
time fiddlers of both younger and advanced age, but none the less advanced skills
and some of the best young fiddlers in the region.
Please join us for our jams and fee free to contact us if you
are interested in hiring us, playing with us or just finding out more about
Old Time Fiddling!
For more information please contact Dan Levenson OldBzrd@gmail.com.
Please put YumaOTF in the subject line.
Worthen Memorial
Fiddle Contest has come and gone and was a great success! Look here for details and dates for 2011. Many thanks again to the Yuma Jaycees and the Worthen Family for helping make this event happen.
Co-Sponsored by the Yuma Jacees, The Worthen Family and The Territorial Chapter of the Arizona Old Time Fiddlers' Association
Open Stage Friday and Saturday evening (sign up at the door)
Contests Starts with Jr. Jr. division Saturday at 10AM and continues through Sunday!
Location: Yuma Jaycees Clubhouse; 2577 E. County 14th St; Yuma, AZ
Free Dry Camping - donations accepted; Arrival starting Tuesday January 5; Open Jamming
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